# NTSB FTW94LA185: Cessna 195, N999V, Ama, LA, May 8, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 8, 1994, 17:45 local (22:45 UTC)
- Place: Ama, LA
- Coordinates: 29.939476, -90.300079 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.9395&lon=-90.3001&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 18, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19076
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA185
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19076/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA185

## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED ABOVE THE AERODYNAMIC STALL SPEED.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command
  - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command

## Analysis

THE AIRPLANE WAS ON FINAL APPROACH NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY AT AN ALTITUDE OF 25 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND EXPEREINCED A LOSS OF ALTITUDE, LANDED SHORT AND COLLIDED WITH A DIRT BERM. WINDS WERE LIGHT AND VARIABLE WITH NO TURBULENE.

## Factual narrative

On May 8, 1994, at 1745 central daylight time, a Cessna 195, N999V, sustained substantial damage during approach near Ama, Louisiana.  The private pilot did not receive injuries.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight.

The pilot/operator report stated that the airplane was 25 feet from the approach end of the north runway and 25 feet above ground when it "dropped suddenly" to the ground.  The airplane struck a dirt berm, bounced, and came to rest in an upright position.  The pilot reported that winds were light and variable with no turbulence.

Structural damage to the wings, fuselage, propeller, and gear was reported by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N999V (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 195
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 7858
- Engines: JACOBS R-755-B2 275 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Rayburn, Clifford J.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Utility
- Departed: LS40
- Destination: LS40
- Airport: LS40, Ama, runway 36, 3,500 × 150 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 350 total, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19940508013159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940508013159A), May 8, 1994: Cessna 195, Ama, LA, Substantial damage. High sink rate on short final. Impacted short of runway with a dirt berm. Winds light.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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